Building Memphis is a commercial real estate recognition program designed to honor projects that have created a positive community impact in the areas of investment, new jobs, environmental leadership, renovation or revitalization.

The awards also will recognize major players involved in projects, including owners, developers, brokers, architects/designers, engineers, contractors and financial lenders. Projects had to be completed or substantially completed in 2013 for consideration.

Winners in each category will compete for the Project of the Year Award. A committee selected from the membership of the Memphis chapter of Lambda Alpha International, whose focus is the advancement of land economics in the Memphis market, are serving as judges in the competition.

Finalist projects will be featured in a special section of our print edition Feb. 21. Winners will be announced at the Building Memphis Awards scheduled for Feb. 25 at Memphis Botanic Garden.